Community Calendar

Adults are invited to attend Preacher Roe: The Life of a Baseball Great from the Ozarks at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Library Center Annie Busch Community Room.

Local author David Jerome will host a discussion of his latest book, "Preacher Roe: The Life of a Professional Baseball Great From the Ozarks," a biography of the legendary Ozarks-born pitcher whose Major League Baseball career left a lasting mark on the game. Jerome will discuss his research, writing process and the story behind the book. Jerome is an Ozark resident, U.S. Army veteran and author with a longtime interest in preserving regional and baseball history. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.

"It's everything a road picture is supposed to be, a life-changing personal journey, a quest, a bit old-fashioned and a hoot." (Orlando Sentinel)
PAPER MOON (1973) screens FREE Tuesday, September 22 @ 7pm - part of the Missouri Humanies Story of Us: Missouri Through Film series at Moxie Cinema.

The Story of Us: Missouri Through Film is a series featuring films that are culturally important to Missouri in general, and the Ozarks in particular. This FREE series is sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council and presented in partnership with Drury University. Dr. Kevin Henderson, professor of English at Drury University, will join us at The Moxie for a post show discussion.

Maverick director Peter Bogdanovich affectionately recreates the world of the 1930s Dust Bowl in this beloved, briskly entertaining chronicle of one of cinema’s unlikeliest crime sprees. Real-life father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O’Neal (who became the youngest-ever Oscar winner for her spark-plug performance) play off each other with almost musical agility as a Bible-hawking con man and the precocious, recently orphaned tomboy who falls into his care—and soon rivals her newfound father figure’s skill as a swindler. With period-perfect detail, glowing monochrome imagery by cinematographer László Kovács, and a memorable supporting cast (including the inimitable Madeline Kahn), Paper Moon is a witty, loving portrait of two natural-born hustlers on a road trip through Depression-era America. (PG, 102 min.)

Adults are invited to attend Little House on the Prairie at 90 with Pamela Smith Hill at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the Library Center Hatch Auditorium.

Award-winning author Pamela Smith Hill will share her Laura Ingalls Wilder expertise as she speaks about Wilder's original novel and offers insights into the new Netflix series adaptation. Hill's book "Too Good to Be Altogether Lost" will be available for purchase and signing. This program is presented in partnership with Missouri State University.

For more information on this free program call 417-882-0714.

Purchase handcrafted bowls made by local artist to help feed children facing hunger in the Ozarks. All funds raised from this event will support Ozarks Food Harvest’s Weekend Backpack Program, which provides meals and snacks to children every weekend of the school year.

Empty Bowls serves as a reminder of the 1 in 4 children facing hunger in southwest Missouri. You can purchase beautiful bowls and walk away with a feel-good keepsake knowing you helped end hunger for kids in southwest Missouri.

Shop for bowls online September 24-30, or stop by the in-person event to shop an exclusive collection at Panera on S Campbell Ave. on Thursday, October 1 from 3-7 p.m. The first 250 donors (online or in person) will receive free soup and bread from Panera while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Ali Pool at apool@ozarksfoodharvest.org for more information.

Stay connected with the event on Facebook.

Purchase handcrafted bowls made by local artist to help feed children facing hunger in the Ozarks. All funds raised from this event will support Ozarks Food Harvest’s Weekend Backpack Program, which provides meals and snacks to children every weekend of the school year.

Empty Bowls serves as a reminder of the 1 in 4 children facing hunger in southwest Missouri. You can purchase beautiful bowls and walk away with a feel-good keepsake knowing you helped end hunger for kids in southwest Missouri.

Shop for bowls online September 24-30, or stop by the in-person event to shop an exclusive collection at Panera on S Campbell Ave. on Thursday, October 1 from 3-7 p.m. The first 250 donors (online or in person) will receive free soup and bread from Panera while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Ali Pool at apool@ozarksfoodharvest.org for more information.

Stay connected with the event on Facebook.

The Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guilt is having a Quilt and Fabric sale!

The guild has many lovely quilts, wall hangings, and table runners etc. available for sale.

They are also bursting at the seams with fabric that will be for sale.
Fabric will be weighed and sold by the pound.
Price per pound is $5.00
(On average 3 to 4 yards of fabrics = 1 pound)

The Springfield Art Museum hosts Pre-K Open Studios for hands-on activities for kids ages 3-5 and their caretaker.

Pre-K Open Studios will be held at The Fairbanks Community Hub, 1126 North Broadway, Springfield MO 65802 on the following dates:

Friday, July 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, September 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, December 4, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pre-registration is highly recommended, to allow for enough supplies and staff.

Purchase handcrafted bowls made by local artist to help feed children facing hunger in the Ozarks. All funds raised from this event will support Ozarks Food Harvest’s Weekend Backpack Program, which provides meals and snacks to children every weekend of the school year.

Empty Bowls serves as a reminder of the 1 in 4 children facing hunger in southwest Missouri. You can purchase beautiful bowls and walk away with a feel-good keepsake knowing you helped end hunger for kids in southwest Missouri.

Shop for bowls online September 24-30, or stop by the in-person event to shop an exclusive collection at Panera on S Campbell Ave. on Thursday, October 1 from 3-7 p.m. The first 250 donors (online or in person) will receive free soup and bread from Panera while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Ali Pool at apool@ozarksfoodharvest.org for more information.

Stay connected with the event on Facebook.

The Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guilt is having a Quilt and Fabric sale!

The guild has many lovely quilts, wall hangings, and table runners etc. available for sale.

They are also bursting at the seams with fabric that will be for sale.
Fabric will be weighed and sold by the pound.
Price per pound is $5.00
(On average 3 to 4 yards of fabrics = 1 pound)

Want to learn how to fish? Sign up for a beginner-friendly program that will introduce you to the basics of fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

MDC will host Introduction to Fishing 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Belladona Pond across from Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center, 483 Hatchery Road in Branson.

Register for the class by Sept. 25 at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/220852
Participants will learn how to set up a fishing pole, casting, safe fish handling, and more.

“Whether you’ve always wanted to try fishing or simply don’t know where to start, this program is a great way to learn the fundamentals in a relaxed and welcoming environment,” said MDC Naturalist China Lapach.

All fishing poles and tackle will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment if they prefer. Please wear closed-toed shoes or boots.

The program is open to ages 5 and up. Children, ages 5-15, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The accompanying adult must register for the program only if they plan to fish.

Participants, 16 years and older, will need a valid Missouri Fishing License. This can be purchased online at mdc.mo.gov/permits or at the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center front desk, in advance of the program.

For questions, please email Shepherd@mdc.mo.gov or call 417-334-4865 x0.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at https://mdc.mo.gov/events.

MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.